Raystown Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hesston , PA, PA
Price: From $66.97 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Weaver’s Falls Recreation Area is located at the south end of Raystown Lake. The recreation area is accessible from PA Route 913 and offers a great location for picnicking and fishing.Weaver’s Falls is situated along the main lake channel at the southernmost end of Raystown Lake. Nearby access to the lake makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish and launch a boat all in one day.The area offers Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Tatman Run Recreation Area, Lake Raystown Resort, S
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Weaver Falls Shelter offers excellent fishing access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake with a boat ramp on-site. Reviewers consistently praise fishing success and the peaceful picnic setting at the south end of the lake.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area — exercise caution during warm months. Also present: White-tailed Deer, Osprey, Eastern Box Turtle.
Insider tips for Weaver Falls Shelter: This is a group shelter facility, not individual campsites — plan accordingly for group outings. Boat launch provides direct access to Raystown Lake's 8,300 acres for fishing and boating. Federal campground requires early booking during peak season.
Skip Weaver Falls Shelter if: Seeking individual tent camping — only 1 site available and no hookups.. Planning to visit November-April — seasonal closure.. Expecting full hookup services — no hookups available at most sites..
Best time to visit Weaver Falls Shelter: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. Late spring through summer — Google reviews document excellent fishing conditions during these months..
Nearby campgrounds: Tatman Run Picnic Shelter (Hesston , PA), Nancy’S Boat To Shore Campground (Pa) (Hesston, PA), Aitch Picnic Shelter (Hesston, PA), Seven Points Picnic Shelters (Hesston, PA).
Cell signal at Weaver Falls Shelter (Hesston , PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Weaver’s Falls Recreation Area is located at the south end of Raystown Lake. The recreation area is accessible from PA Route 913 and offers a great location for picnicking and fishing.Weaver’s Falls is situated along the main lake channel at the southernmost end of Raystown Lake. Nearby access to the lake makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish and launch a boat all in one day.The area offers Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Tatman Run Recreation Area, Lake Raystown Resort, Seven Points Recreation Area, Seven Points Marina and Heritage Cove Resort.A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, which is popular for boating, camping and fishing.
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This is a group shelter facility, not individual campsites
plan accordingly for group outings.
Boat launch provides direct access to Raystown Lake's 8,300 acres for fishing and boating.
Federal campground requires early booking during peak season.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Google reviews document excellent fishing conditions during these months.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.









Weaver's Falls is located near the town of Saxton, PA. From Saxton follow PA913 east 1.0 mile then turn left onto SR31019 (look for signs). Travel 2.0 additional miles crossing Weaver's Bridge and the Weaver's Falls Recreation Area will be on the right.
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